L. Harvey Smith

L. Harvey Smith (19 December 1948-) was Mayor of Jersey City from 25 May to 11 November 2004, succeeding Glenn Cunningham and preceding Jerramiah T. Healy.

Biography
L. Harvey Smith was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1948, and he worked as a teacher before serving on the city council for three terms. From 2003 to 2004, he served in the State Senate, and he briefly served as Mayor in 2004 following Glenn Cunningham's death. From 2007 to 2009, he served in the General Assembly, and he was arrested for accepting a $15,000 bribe in exchange for a building contract.